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Hegseth calls Japan indispensable in the face of Chinese aggression

U_S_ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U_S_ military command in Japan ...

ABC News - 2d

Hegseth says U.S. is making Japan a 'war-fighting' base to deter China

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U.S. military command in Japan to a new ...

NBC News - 2d

International visitors pour into Japan — to the delight and dismay of its ski towns

Some ski towns in Japan are booming from a rise in international visitors, while resorts in other areas are closing as domestic demand falters.

CNBC - 22h

Yankees bring back Adam Ottavino: Reliever returns to the Bronx as Bombers' bullpen injuries continue

Devin Williams was placed on the paternity list in a corresponding move

CBS Sports - 14h

Hegseth says US is setting up a ‘war-fighting’ base in Japan

Trump’s defence secretary uses Tokyo trip to call for a strengthening of the deterrence against China

Financial Times - 3d

Hegseth Pledges to Step Up Military Cooperation With Japan and Deter China

The U.S. defense secretary sought to reassure its ally over security ties and vowed to speed up the creation of a joint “war-fighting headquarters” to deter China.

The New York Times - 2d

Japan warns ‘big one’ earthquake could kill 300,000 people

New report says a magnitude 9 tremor in the Nankai Trough has potential for damage equivalent to half of annual GDP

Financial Times - 1d

Yankees add veteran Adam Ottavino to their bullpen

On Tuesday, the Yankees signed right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino to bolster their bullpen. It's his second tour with the Yankees.

Yahoo Sports - 15h

Pirates demote former All-Star closer David Bednar to minors after three rough outings in 2025

One of the best relievers in baseball from 2021-23, Bednar has fallen off since the start of last season

CBS Sports - 11h

'Funny how things work out': Former Brewers draft pick Lucas Erceg returns with the Royals

Lucas Erceg was expected to become a power-hitting third baseman for the Brewers. Instead, he's become a late-innings reliever with the Royals.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Jason Foley reacts to Detroit Tigers demoting him to Triple-A: 'I was pretty surprised'

Detroit Tigers right-handed reliever Jason Foley is a big leaguer in a minor league clubhouse after the Tigers optioned him to Triple-A Toledo.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

In Tokyo, Rice Farmers Protest ‘Misguided’ Rules Fueling Shortages

A scarcity of rice is causing discontent among farmers and consumers in Japan and drawing attention to a policy some say has worsened shortages.

The New York Times - 2d

Adam Ottavino back with Yankees on major league contract, Devin Williams placed on paternity list

Adam Ottavino is headed back to the Bronx. The Yankees on Tuesday signed the 39-year-old reliever to an MLB contract and added him to the active roster. This is the second stint with the Yankees ...

Yahoo Sports - 16h

China kicks off military drills near Taiwan, warns island's 'independence' means war

The military action came after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to strengthen military ties with Japan to counter China's aggression in the region.

CNBC - 1d

China launches large-scale war games all around Taiwan

China's launches drills around Taiwan to "severely punish" the island's pro-independence leader, as the U.S. boosts its war footing in Japan to deter Chinese "aggression."

CBS News - 8h

Final Fantasy 9 Anniversary Celebration Begins, Renewing Remake Rumors

Square Enix in Japan has launched a website celebrating the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy IX , and has special merchandise planned to commemorate the occasion.. For starters, Square Enix is ...

GameSpot - 1d

Outside probe says Japanese TV station didn't support worker in sexual assault case

An independent investigation of a sexual assault case linked to one of Japan’s top celebrities says Fuji Television Network failed to support its female employee, adding that management lacked ...

ABC News - 1d

Yuki Tsunoda: ‘I had to change after Ricciardo rant – otherwise I wouldn’t be in F1’

EXCLUSIVE : Exclusive interview: Max Verstappen’s new teammate, who makes his Red Bull debut at his home race in Japan this weekend, speaks to Kieran Jackson about the moment which shifted his F1 ...